Eat at least three cups of vegetables a day

Upping your veggie intake is one habit that`s bound to support weight loss—by filling up on these nutrient-dense, high-fiber foods that also tend to be super low in calories and fat, you`re less likely to overdo it on less healthy options. Specifically, Melody Sayers, MS, RDN, NASM-CPT, advises eating at least three cups of vegetables daily—one cup at each meal.This is because different colored vegetables contain different micronutrients," says Sayers. "For example, dark green leafy vegetables provide calcium, iron, and Vitamin K, whereas carrots and sweet potatoes are high in Vitamin A." As for portion sizes, Sayers says you should aim for a pile of veggies at least the size of your fist at each meal.